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Pigeons and parachuting dog decorated as D-Day heroes

The Dickin Medal has been awarded 75 times since it was founded in 1943.

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Remarkable story of how a pigeon saved a crew of World War II bombers

A carrier pigeon performed the act of 'heroism' that saw it awarded the animal's equivalent of the Victoria Cross.

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Remembered: Simon the hero rat-catching navy cat

Simon's legacy lives on as the only cat in history to receive the Dickin Medal for bravery.

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Dickin Medal: PDSA hands animals 80th anniversary bravery awards

National charity PDSA is celebrating 80 years of awarding the Dickin Medal to heroic animals.

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How a Second World War bomber crew were saved from certain death by a brave pigeon named Winkie

Winkie was honoured at the Dickin Medal s first outing for delivering a message under exceptionally difficult conditions and contributing to the rescue of an air crew

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